Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
What's your vision of retirement?
What Is a 1031 Exchange?
A look at 1031 Exchanges, a real estate investment strategy that may allow you to defer your capital gains taxes.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
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Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?